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I learnt an enormous amount, but there came a point where I found there was too much stress. It was no fun any more. Outside of the chessboard I avoid conflict, so I thought this wasn't worth it.

Magnus Carlsen

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Magnus Carlsen
Age: 33
Born: 1990
Born: November 30
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Tonsberg
Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen
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